For almost 10 years our client-guests have benefited from the unique blend of our 'counselling of mindfulness and nature' and an ambience of peaceful tranquillity for reflection and personal growth.

We offer:* therapeutic stays for individuals and couples* comfortable fully-catered accommodation, where our motto is 'privacy with companionship'* space to relax and let go * freedom to reach out to the skies, the forests and the mountains of the Pyrenees

Faith

Non-Faith Based: Non-Faith Based

Open to All: Open to All

Mission/Lineage: "The meeting of human beings takes place at the level of emotions and feelings... it is our minds that draw the lines which become boundaries and defences... and then every encounter, which could be a meeting, becomes a contest."

Simon has been working in psychological therapies for over 30 years, he is a senior-accredited member of BACP, and offers counselling and teaching in mindfulness and meditation. Author of 'Stillness in Mind: a companion to mindfulness, meditation and living'.

Average Cost: Group events are full board over 5 nights and cost £580 or €650 (student rate £450 or €495) including airport transfers.

The cost of a therapeutic stays for an individuals is £155 or €175 per night and for couples £195 or €225 per night. (Transfers can be provided at €35 each way for Toulouse or Carcassonne airports and €15 each way for Pamiers station.)

Housing: Accommodation is in comfortable individual rooms (which can be double or twin if required) with private bathroom. There is ample space for personal reflection, attractive outside spaces and comfortable public spaces for reading, talking, playing instruments, watching videos, listening to music... or just sitting.

Travel Info: If you are flying, come to Toulouse or Carcassonne airport - we collect from both of these.

If you are coming by train, come to Toulouse and then come on to Pamiers by the 'local' line which ends up in the mountains on the Spanish border. But don't go that far - we will collect you from Pamiers station.

If you are driving, head for Pamiers on the A66 autoroute and then follow the D119 and D12. There is a small sign saying Dardé in Le Taychel about 4 minutes beyond Dun.

Anne (from Ghana)
5/27/2017

I went to one of the regular five-day retreats and then stayed on for three extra days on an individual basis. That was just right for me. The whole experience was just right, with its combination of meditation, nature walks, talk therapy, and other lovely activities. I learned ways to use it therapeutically, for personal growth, and had some breakthroughs during the retreat. I am very glad I found Le Sentier Tranquille. Oh, and the rooms are sweet and the food delicious.

Simon (from UK)
7/31/2018

The whole six days brought experiences that I never thought would be so powerful and truly life changing. Simon is a true mentor and has the ability to make one think in a way that can seriously adjust one’s life in the most positive way. Since my time at Le Sentier Tranquille, my whole life has taken on a more optimistic meaning. It truly is to be experienced first hand, to be believed. And.. the food was so incredibly good, three full and satisfying meals a day... this was phenomenal!!

Hongnan (from China)
4/30/2018

The retreat was absolutely enjoyable. The experience I gained from Simon's teaching was very refreshing. I learnt to recapture things around me without placing labels on them. I could appreciate so many things which I used to take for granted. The delicious meals were definitely another highlight: always fresh and tasty. The Centre itself was such a lovely and peaceful place, it helped me forget the stress of my routines - they were still there, but I did not feel stressed!

Mariella (from Malta)
9/10/2017

I liked the way Simon spoke and explained the meditation in simple steps - his method of giving headings to each stage or journey of the formal meditation he proposes. It put mindfulness meditation more user friendly for me to practice on a daily basis. And now I am feeling the benefits of a daily practice, as uncomplicated easy method to use and look forward to doing it too. Also I am not so reluctant to do an unguided meditation alone.

Reservation Criteria: We ask nothing of you before you come,unless there is something you wish to share in advance. We accept people as they are and only ask to be advised if there are any medical (including psychological) treatments which are ongoing and relevant to your stay.